Charles Norman Shay
A field medic in the United States Army who landed on the Normandy beach codenamed Omaha on D-Day and was awarded the US silver star for gallantry.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 9min
Saving lives on D-Day
Charles Norman Shay, a US Army field medic on Omaha Beach on D-Day, shares his heroic actions saving comrades amidst heavy German fire. He discusses the challenges he and his fellow soldiers faced, his post-war experiences, and his dedication to honoring fallen soldiers in France.
